Antisocial behaviour.

Issued 03 November 2025

Birchington North has reported antisocial behaviour, mainly involving nuisance vehicles around Minnis Bay. PC England regularly patrols this area and has previously used unmarked police vehicles to catch offenders. A warning under Section 59 of the Police Reform Act was issued to a driver seen wheel-spinning out of the car park, and this legislation remains an important tool. PC England is also working with the Community Speed Watch Team to re-establish a group in Birchington, with a briefing event planned this month.

Actioned 15 December 2025

Drugs.

Issued 03 November 2025

PC England is developing intelligence following complaints about individuals and addresses. We have a range of powers available to us for drug offences including stop and search, arrest, execution of warrants, as well as premises closure orders. There are also the options of Community Protection Warnings and Community Protection Notices.

Actioned 15 December 2025

Fraud.

Issued 03 November 2025

Kent Police have received complaints of rogue traders targeting residents in Birchington North. PC England works closely with the Kent County Council Community Warden to provide educational inputs to community groups. He also regularly provides information about this offence type through various channels including My Community Voice, the Parish newsletter, Birchington Parish Council social media sites, as well as when hosting the in-person ward surgeries. Prevention is crucial with this type of offence and the priority is raising awareness to reduce the likelihood of people falling prey to these scams.

Actioned 15 December 2025